As die-hard Potterheads know, a Patronus is the result of the powerful Patronus Charm, which summons a corporeal guardian taking the shape of an animal that embodies the caster. In the series, Harry and his companions regularly use the charm to ward against Dementors and to send messages between members of the Order of the Phoenix.

Patronuses have been known to take the shape of various real and fantastical creatures, including swans, goats, phoenixes, otters, stags, hares, cats, wolves, dogs, and even a giant!

There’s no telling when the new quiz will hit Pottermore, but it’s good to know it’s in the works!

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Mike Macauley is the founder and editor in chief of Lytherus.com. He also founded and runs Shurtugal.com, the official Inheritance Cycle community, and published his book, The Inheritance Almanac, in 2011. Mike can be found on Twitter at @mikemacauley.

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